Tara Paterson
Tara received her parent coach certification through the Academy for Coaching Parents International; is a columnist for Children of the New Earth, an online publication; and is an expert blogger for the Partnership for a Drug Free America; she is also a trainer for the Academy for Coaching Parents.
She is the co-author of the book- Raising Intuitive Children (New Page Books, May '09) and is the spokesperson for the Mom's Choice Awards.
Tara was nominated as the 2002 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, and was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003 by a Northern Virginia networking group.
She has been seen on CNN, the Today Show, the Early Show, 48 Hours and has been featured in the Washington Post, Newsweek, the Purcellville Gazette, the Loudoun Magazine and quoted in the USA Today and Parenting Magazine.
Tara Paterson is available for private coaching, presentations, lectures, and workshops. To find out more, visit her ParentingIntuitives blog.
Articles by Tara Paterson
October 19, 2009
Award-Winner in the parenting category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards, sponsored by USA Book
September 23, 2009
This morning on facebook, I saw this post by a friend- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C89dvM897yc, They are talking about potentially requiring the flu vaccination become mandatory in Massachusetts (or forcing; there really isn't a choice if you require someone to do something which in my mind becomes force). Are you kidding me?
June 08, 2009
What does it mean to parent using your intuition? What is intuition and how will you know when to use it? As parents, we are bombarded by too many resources outside of ourselves for guidance on how to parent.
May 05, 2009
Join Tara Paterson and Caron Goode in an interview about their new book- Raising Intuitive Children.
April 21, 2009
"Raising Intuitive Children is a parent's guide to understanding the special gifts of
these uniquely gifted children. The authors' use of real stories from their own lives lend
heart and compassion to our evolving need as a society to connect with our children in a
new, more loving way… I would recommend this book to anyone!"
—Josie Bissett, Actress and Author of Tickle Monster
March 26, 2009
..to parents who turn a blind eye to what their kids are capable of. If your child is caught doing something inappropriate by your family's own values or standards, it's probably because they aren't making a real effort to "get away" with something; if your missing it, they are most likely good at sneaking around or keeping something from you. Be concerned..
February 18, 2009
We know that recycling, conserving, and being healthy are all ways to begin eco- friendly practices for both the planet and the individual, but what other ways can we begin to make smart and more eco-conscious choices?
February 09, 2009
Looking for a unique gift to give this year for Valentine's Day? Cynergreen is featuring their elegant red, sleek stainless steel water bottle for a special price of 2 for $20.
February 04, 2009
First ever Anti-Cyberbullying Awareness Campaign!
January 28, 2009
What are the differences between Stainless, Aluminum and Plastic?
January 26, 2009
We recently had the conversation about the dangers that lurk on the internet when I presented a program on internet safety to our middle school, so my brain couldn't wrap itself around the fact that he blatantly went against one of the number one rules ...
January 26, 2009
One of our primary goals as parents is to teach our children to respect all living things. One way to do this is to educate them to care for the planet as the largest living organism of all.
January 23, 2009
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January 22, 2009
Cynergreen prides itself on their commitment to being a green company, educating others about what it means to be green, and encouraging others in the industry to go green which is why the practice of "greenwashing" has become a source of frustration for many companies who truly are using eco-friendly materials and practices.
January 15, 2009
There has been a lot of concern in recent months over products that are manufactured overseas, especially in countries like China.
January 13, 2009
Bisphenol- A, a synthetic compound believed to be the chief culprit in contaminating water found in plastic bottles is also believed to be a factor in the healthy function of our endocrine system.
January 07, 2009
I quickly switched our family over to the use of the water bottles and was pleasantly surprised at the transformation I have witnessed.
January 05, 2009
2009 is the year of change and Cynergreen wants to invite you to make a commitment to take our monthly eco-challenge.
December 30, 2008
Leading Eco-friendly Steel Bottle Maker Debuts
Short Run Orders to Promo Marketers Buyers at ASI Orlando Show Jan. 3
December 15, 2008
With the many technological advances we have experienced in the past two decades, we can be fooled into thinking the days of hand carved ornaments and Christmas by the fire belonged to the childhood of our grandparents, but we would be mistaken to think so.
December 08, 2008
The ongoing theme among many this year are ways to conserve and become more efficient in an effort to protect the environment and minimize our carbon foot print on the planet. An easy way to begin the process is by using some of these "green" suggestions for your Holiday decorating this year.
December 03, 2008
Teaching the next generation about caring for the environment is the mission of CG Kidz and its 12 year old founder, Riley Hoffer.
12-Year Old Arkansas Entrepreneur Brings Harlem´s First Environmental Club to Alain L. Locke Element
December 01, 2008
Little Rock, AR – December 2, 2008 -- Riley Hoffer, pre-teen inspiration behind eco-friendly website CG Kidz (www.cgkidz.com) brings her positive message to Harlem elementary school PS 208 at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 3rd as she visits schools
across the country. CGKidz is the community outreach program for CynerGreen, a company devoted to kids and the environment.
November 20, 2008
Oh, to be the parent of a tween!
Last week my son came home from school and after settling in, sat down at the kitchen table and said, "Mom, what´s an abortion?"
November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving is usually one of the most traveled celebrations of the year. This year more than ever there is a need to be creative about Holiday planning and travel.
November 20, 2008
There´s a lot of talk these days about going green when celebrating the holidays, but what exactly does that mean? And if you choose to go green, does that mean you can´t enjoy the same things you´ve always been accustomed to?
August 14, 2008
My oldest son and I were on one of our Sunday walks when the question- "why can't I play the video games my friends can play," came up. Of course I knew he was referring to the violent, shoot 'em up kinds, which are absolutely forbidden in our house, but I decided to turn this into an impressionable conversation.
July 21, 2008
One complaint I often hear from parents is how their tween or teen lacks responsibility with such things as picking up after themselves; managing their homework; or taking care of other household or personal responsibilities. I have to admit, this is a challenge I face with my husband, let alone my kids. So how can we encourage our children to develop self-direction — which ultimately impacts the choices they´ll make when it comes to drugs, alcohol, and sex?
July 03, 2008
"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.. What you´ll discover will be yourself." –Alan Alda
My greatest confidence for trusting my intuition has been in the upbringing of my children. In fact, I recently signed a contract with a publisher for a book I am co-authoring titled Raising Intuitive Children. Where does my knowledge for this information come from? You guessed it, my intuition..
February 14, 2008
Find different ways to say I love you to your child without using words. Intently watch your child. Simply gazing at your child will send energetic vibrations of love their way and they will receive the warm feelings into their being.
February 07, 2008
Except your significant other simply for who they are. The most powerful love is love unspoken or unconditional love which allows each of us to be who we are meant to be. When we expect someone to act or do what we want them to do, we are often disappointed, but trusting that each person is being lead on their journey and accepting that, can transform a relationship like nothing else.
January 16, 2008
When you are feeling emotional upset within yourself, acknowledge the emotion and shift the feeling before you interact with your child. We all feel anger and frustration at times, but just as we teach our children not to take out their frustrations on things...
October 12, 2007
Did you know Halloween is the second most commercially celebrated holiday after Christmas? Halloween is also one of the oldest celebrations in the world, dating back over 2000 years to the time of the Celts who lived in Britain It’s a holiday both parents and children delight in for many different...
September 14, 2007
“Faith is, above all, openness; an act of trust in the unknown.” – Alan Watts
How do you begin to explain what spirit is to a child? How can a parent’s explanation of the unexplainable do something with such magnificence, justice? I don’t have many of these answers, but I am blessed to have kid...
September 14, 2007
"All humans are storytellers with their own unique point of view. When we understand this, we no longer feel the need to impose our story on others or to defend what we believe.” –don Miguel Ruiz
I have been aware for some time, of the sensitivity my six year old son- Caden, has to the energy aro...
August 22, 2007
• What is a parent coach? Parent coaching is a partnership between a parent who wants to accomplish specific goals either within themselves or within the family unit (with children or a spouse or partner) and a trained professional who can offer specific tools to help a parent recognize areas that ...
August 22, 2007
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard
I hear you when you tell me you are busy. I understand the long list of items on your to do list that never seem to be crossed off even in spite of your best effort. I see the look of frustration on your face and fee...
August 18, 2007
View your child as a whole being capable of understanding things you may not yet know.
Be willing to see your reflection in your child and recognize things your child may be in your life to teach you.
Follow rather than lead, as you learn to support the energies of your child.
Pay attenti...
July 25, 2007
"The odds of a child being within ear shot are as great as losing your money buying lottery tickets." -Unknown
I am convinced that children have selective hearing. I know this, because I can look my son square in the eyes and ask him to make his bed or pick up his toys and 5 minutes later when t...
July 15, 2007
“Until you have learned to be tolerant with those who do not always agree with you; until you have cultivated the habit of saying some kind word of those whom you do not admire; until you have formed the habit of looking for the good instead of the bad there is in others, you will be neither success...
July 15, 2007
Ask not that events should happen as you will, but let your will be that events should happen as they do and you shall have peace. –Epictetus
Whatever happened to good service? It seems that everywhere you go these days the one thing that stands out the most in many situations is the lack of goo...
July 15, 2007
“Teenagers travel in droves, packs, schools…To their teacher, they are giggly and giddy. To their coaches they are agile and full of energy. To their friends they are trustworthy and loyal. To their parents they are the light and future….” –Tara Paterson
It was the fourth of July as we made ou...
July 11, 2007
“Raising Children is a creative endeavor, an art, rather than a science.” –Bruno Bettelheim
I simply had to use the quote I chose for this article, because my 9 year old has found every way in the past month to test the boundaries and the parenting which is required in these circumstances is no ...
July 03, 2007
Do you remember what it was like to be wonderfully excited about birthdays; Santa Claus; the Easter Bunny; vacations; going to the amusement park in the summer; going swimming in your neighbors pool; the Zoo….? I’m sure most of us still get excited about some of these things, but I mean the excit...
June 30, 2007
• Honor your child’s feelings about a person or experience. Whether a child misperceives the way something is said or done is irrelevant if it provokes emotion for your child. Adjust according to how your child feels; you will show your child you respect what they have to say and they will respect...
June 28, 2007
The Fourth of July holiday symbolizes our first festive celebration of the summer season. We celebrate our country’s independence; summer vacation; and for many, long awaited family reunions. Airports are jammed; highways are packed; and vacation destination spots are brimming with people from all...
June 27, 2007
• Trust your feelings about how to parent your child. There are no experts, only people who can offer you advice. The expert is you and every child is unique in their experience.
• Honor your child’s natural abilities. Every child is unique and needs to be recognized for the values they have w...
June 26, 2007
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” –Lao-tzu
I would like to share the story of walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It’s not easy to capture the experience of walking beside women who have overcome amazing challenges, but the story is one that needs to be shared....
June 22, 2007
“The issue is not so much being loved but being loving, which leads to the same wonderful feeling you experience when someone loves you.” –Carol Pearson
Love is used to describe many things and often used to describe many relationships throughout ones life, but true love is found in the heart of ...
June 20, 2007
“Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you.” – Richard Bach
There was a headline in our local news last week about a group of parents who are going to sue the fast food industry for their overweight childre...
June 19, 2007
"Understanding is a two-way street." -Eleanor Roosevelt
What is the one thing all moms have in common, regardless of their walk of life? The need to be validated! We all want to be respected for the work we perform on a daily, hourly and minute-to- minute basis.
This past week I had a disagree...
June 19, 2007
“While we try to teach our children about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” – Angela Schwindt
I have heard it said that being a parent or being married are each, in their own right, one of the toughest jobs on earth. Imagine combining two of the most difficult jobs on earth an...
June 14, 2007
“To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die.” –Thomas Campbell
Is it possible that the 2 hour life of a child can impact and change the lives of everyone she came into contact with simply by the act of her birth? The miraculous answer is yes.
4th of July weekend in 2005, my sister and ...
June 14, 2007
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely” –Karen Kaiser Clark
Changes occur in every moment of our lives, in fact as we know it; it is the only thing that remains a constant. I began noticing significant changes occurring after the birth of our first child 9 ½ years ago. The reason I...
June 11, 2007
Early on in life, I knew I would have children. It is often the dream of young girls to some day grow up and be just like their mom. We are taught to play with dolls and to play house, we nurture, and if we have younger siblings we are asked to contribute to their care. Well at least in my home. ...
June 11, 2007
“We have enough people who tell it like it is- now we could use a few who can tell it like it can be.” – Robert Orben
As a woman and a mom, I have traveled a long road of self-discovery. I have listened to theories ranging from- you are a mom that is the only thing you should be concerned about;...